The Mummy of Monte Cristo hits the ground running and grabs hold of the reader, whisking them away on an epic adventure that lasts for over two decades. J. Trevor Robinson’s version of the classic “Monte Cristo” tale, however, is a little different from the one that French author Alexandre Dumas detailed in 1844. Specifically, Robinson’s…
Kate Watson receives some “Killer Advice” in Lifetime’s latest thriller
Art is patient. It doesn’t proclaim its presence and demand your attention, it simply waits. At first you may only be mildly curious, but that quickly turns to intrigue. Soon, you are fascinated, marveling at the depth and complexity of the work. Eventually, you find yourself lost in a world that you never knew existed,…
Leigh Paynter’s “The Pine Barrens’ Devil,” a chilling collection of tales perfect for Halloween
Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” (1820) is a timeless classic that is considered to be one of the first American ghost stories. It still chills because the lines of fact and fiction are so elegantly woven together that the reader cannot be certain which is which. In the same manner, The Pine Barrens’…
Filmmaker Andrea Dorfman on her new movie “Spinster” starring Chelsea Peretti
Despite how we identify or what we believe, we all crave the same fundamental things – acceptance, security, happiness, and to feel like we matter or belong. Brilliant filmmaking isn’t about special effects or statements, it’s about making that connection. It’s about taking the viewer on a wondrous journey that leaves them just as affected…
Mattea Conforti to return as the sinister Millie Manx in Season 2 of AMC’s “NOS4A2”
“I definitely enjoy scaring people,” Mattea Conforti told Entertaining Options when asked about her latest role. Mattea plays Millie Manx, a vicious demon child, in AMC’s dark suspenseful drama, NOS4A2. NOS4A2 is based on Joe Hill’s book of the same name and stars Zachary Quinto (Heroes, Star Trek) as Charlie Manx and Ashleigh Cummings (Miss…
Jenn Lyon sinks her claws into Jamie-Lynn Siglar in Lifetime’s “The Neighbor in the Window”
If you’re a fan of Claws, TNT’s hugely popular original series about five manicurists who work at South Florida’s Nail Artisan of Manatee County salon, then you already know the vibrant life that Jenn Lyon can breathe into a character. Her award-winning stage work translates to television with a remarkably vivacious effervescence. On Saturday, February…
Johannah Newmarch, star of “A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish,” reveals her source of joy
The dynamic and often philosophical Johannah Newmarch has played Molly Sullivan on Hallmark’s juggernaut, When Calls the Heart, since Season 1, Episode 1. The hugely popular series is based on Janette Oke’s Canadian West books and it is about life in a small mining town in the early 20th century. If you are unfamiliar with…
Final Week for Cirque du Soleil’s astounding ‘Amaluna’ in Philadelphia
The show may be infused with an extraordinary sense of magic and wonder and take place in a faraway land that is populated by mythical women and fantastic creatures, but at its heart, Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna represents the pinnacle of what it is to be human. The powerful Queen Prospera creates a storm that…
A different side of Chanel West Coast
There are not many people who can actually list “professional laugher” on their résumé and be serious about it. Chanel West Coast, however, can. She is the fun-loving, vibrant, and stylish party girl who is frequently teased by Rob Dyrdek and Sterling “Steelo” Brim for being just a little bit clueless (or baked) on MTV’s…
Hassie Harrison answers some burning questions about TruTV’s “Tacoma FD”
There are not a lot of fires in Tacoma, so the 5 members of the Tacoma Fire Department have plenty of time to devote to other important matters like ridiculously “manly” competitions such as the “Frost Bite Challenge,” “Jaws of Life Jenga,” or seeing who can pee the most. However, when Chief Terry McConky’s (played…
Michelle LeBlanc: The power of surrender
If you follow her on social media, then you already know that today (April 5), Michelle LeBlanc is releasing a new single called “A Good Man.” You also might have noticed that Michelle is in the midst of a spiritual awakening. It has been such a powerful experience that she has started a blog…
Rose McIver: The cost of pursuing a dream
Rose McIver is from a small beach town located just west of Auckland, New Zealand. She moved to the other side of the world to pursue her acting career. Between Season 3 and Season 4 of The CW’s iZombie, writer/director Michael Doneger (The Escort, This Thing With Sarah) asked Rose if she’d like to appear in…
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